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Donald Trump drew a 'yuge' crowd to 5th Arizona rally

Presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he says there will be zero tolerance for criminal illegal immigrants as he lays out his immigration plan during his rally at the Phoenix Convention Center Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz. David Kadlubowski/The Republic

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Presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he says there will be zero tolerance for criminal illegal immigrants as he lays out his immigration plan during his rally at the Phoenix Convention Center Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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A man pushes a Hispanics For Trump sign at presidential candidate Donald Trump following his speech at the Phoenix Convention Center Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz. David Kadlubowski/The Republic

Photos: Trump visits Phoenix, August 2016

A man pushes a Hispanics For Trump sign at presidential candidate Donald Trump following his speech at the Phoenix Convention Center Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Photos: Trump visits Phoenix, August 2016

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks during the rally for Presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Phoenix Convention Center Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz. David Kadlubowski/The Republic

Photos: Trump visits Phoenix, August 2016

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks during the rally for Presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Phoenix Convention Center Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Trump supporter Adam Rocha (left) of Glendale argues with Hilda Canales of Phoenix before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at the Phoenix Convention Center on Aug. 31, 2016. Rocha who is Mexican-American had issue with the fact that Canales was holding a Mexican flag above an American flag. David Wallace/The Republic

Photos: Trump visits Phoenix, August 2016

Trump supporter Adam Rocha (left) of Glendale argues with Hilda Canales of Phoenix before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at the Phoenix Convention Center on Aug. 31, 2016. Rocha who is Mexican-American had issue with the fact that Canales was holding a Mexican flag above an American flag.
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Photos: Trump visits Phoenix, August 2016

Donald Trump supporter argues with Protesters from Puente and other immigrants right group protest outside Phoenix Convention Center before Donald Trump arrival on August 31, 2016 Nick Oza/The Republic

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Donald Trump supporter argues with Protesters from Puente and other immigrants right group protest outside Phoenix Convention Center before Donald Trump arrival on August 31, 2016
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A Phoenix police officer pulls over a truck for revving his engine in front of people protesting against Donald Trump outside the Phoenix Convention Center before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at the Phoenix Convention Center on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. David Wallace/The Republic

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A Phoenix police officer pulls over a truck for revving his engine in front of people protesting against Donald Trump outside the Phoenix Convention Center before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at the Phoenix Convention Center on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.
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The motorcade carrying Donald Trump and his running mate, Mike Pence, proceed west on East Old Tower Road at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after Trump arrived from Mexico on Aug. 31, 2016. Tom Tingle/The Republic

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The motorcade carrying Donald Trump and his running mate, Mike Pence, proceed west on East Old Tower Road at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after Trump arrived from Mexico on Aug. 31, 2016.
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James Lebeau holds the leash of Cloey Marie at a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona August 31, 2016. Michael Chow/The Republic

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James Lebeau holds the leash of Cloey Marie at a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona August 31, 2016.
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Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio shows off his phone after a girl took a selfie with him before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona August 31, 2016. Michael Chow/The Republic

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Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio shows off his phone after a girl took a selfie with him before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona August 31, 2016.
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Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump enter a rally before he speaks at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona August 31, 2016. Michael Chow/The Republic

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Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump enter a rally before he speaks at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona August 31, 2016.
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Rocky Road, a service dog from Lake Havasu, waits for the start of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona August 31, 2016. Michael Chow/The Republic

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Rocky Road, a service dog from Lake Havasu, waits for the start of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona August 31, 2016.
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Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is hugged by a woman waiting in line to enter the Phoenix Convention Center before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's speech on Aug. 31, 2016. David Wallace/The Republic

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Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is hugged by a woman waiting in line to enter the Phoenix Convention Center before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's speech on Aug. 31, 2016.
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People wait in line before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the Phoenix Convention Center on Aug. 31, 2016. The line wrapped several blocks around the Phoenix Convention Center. David Wallace/The Republic

Photos: Trump visits Phoenix, August 2016

People wait in line before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the Phoenix Convention Center on Aug. 31, 2016. The line wrapped several blocks around the Phoenix Convention Center.
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Donald Trump supporter Sara Gastelum of Scottsdale waits in line before the Republican presidential candidate's speech at the Phoenix Convention Center on Aug. 31, 2016. The line wrapped several blocks around the Phoenix Convention Center. David Wallace/The Republic

Photos: Trump visits Phoenix, August 2016

Donald Trump supporter Sara Gastelum of Scottsdale waits in line before the Republican presidential candidate's speech at the Phoenix Convention Center on Aug. 31, 2016. The line wrapped several blocks around the Phoenix Convention Center.
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Holding a sign about Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Bill Renfro of Lake Havasu City talks to Keith Paff of San Tan Valley as they wait in line before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's speech at the Phoenix Convention Center on Aug. 31, 2016. David Wallace/The Republic

Photos: Trump visits Phoenix, August 2016

Holding a sign about Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Bill Renfro of Lake Havasu City talks to Keith Paff of San Tan Valley as they wait in line before Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's speech at the Phoenix Convention Center on Aug. 31, 2016.
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Photos: Trump visits Phoenix, August 2016

Presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he says there will be zero tolerance for criminal illegal immigrants as he lays out his immigration plan during his rally at the Phoenix Convention Center Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz.

She explained the delay by saying, "We wanted to follow our protocol to let our clients disclose attendance figures about their events." The attendees were tracked and kept by two subcontracted security guards, she wrote.

Weaver added, "In addition, several hundred people were outside that were unable to get into the event because the Secret Service closed the screening process when Trump took the stage."

If you're sensing the city was treading lightly, it wouldn't be without reason.

Following Trump's first campaign stop here, in July 2015, the candidate tweeted that he had addressed "20,000+ patriots in Arizona." A post on his Facebook page claimed a crowd of 15,000. The tweet was later deleted.

The Phoenix Fire Department disputed Trump's claim, saying capacity for event space was 4,200 people, and that 4,169 people attended.

Trump shot back that fire officials were understating the number because the room had been overcapacity.

Even without inflating figures, Wednesday's crowd was bigger than the crowd he drew as his campaign was getting off the ground.